Flights between North India and the West face disruptions as Pakistan closes its airspace, effective Thursday. Indian carriers will take longer routes, potentially adding up to two hours to North America flights and an hour to Europe flights. IndiGo has already cancelled some flights, while Air India and SpiceJet advise passengers to expect extended routes and check flight status.
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